Georgiev got his first taste of NHL action near the end of last season, appearing in 10 games and starting nine. The 22-year-old goaltending prospect flashed some ability with a .918 save percentage, but he posted a 3.15 GAA playing for a Rangers team that blew things up at the trade deadline. New York should be better with a fresh start under a new coaching staff, though Henrik Lundqvist will obviously be the team's top option in net. Still, Georgiev is expected to have the backup job and is thus one Lundqvist injury or slump away from a starting gig at the highest level. Read Past Outlooks

Georgiev allowed one goal on 15 shots in a 3-1 victory against the Ducks on Tuesday night.

ANALYSISThe Ducks were playing on their second night of a back-to-back on the road, and it showed. Anaheim was already averaging a league-low 26.9 shots on goal per game, and that average dropped dramatically after Tuesday. Georgiev and anyone with the guts to stream him were the beneficiaries. He improved his numbers to 5-4-0, .901 save percentage and 3.09 GAA this season.